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OP E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

OP T I O N A L ROM B A D C H E C K S U M The optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

AR E Q U I R E D . DLL F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program.

Microsoft® Windows Vista®:

1Click the Windows Vista Start button Control PanelProgramsPrograms and Features.

2Select the program you want to remove.

3Click Uninstall.

4See the program documentation for installation instructions.

Microsoft Windows® XP:

1Click StartControl PanelAdd or Remove ProgramsPrograms and Features.

2Select the program you want to remove.

3Click Uninstall.

4See the program documentation for installation instructions.

S E C T O R N O T F O U N D The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for instructions (click StartHelp and Support). If a large number of sectors are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.

S E E K E R R O R The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive.

S H U T D O W N F A I L U R E A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40).

TI M E - O F - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system

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Contents Dell Latitude ATG E6400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Restoring Your Operating System Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerPC Card slot Back View Bottom View Battery RemovalWireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transfer Microsoft Windows XPSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Processor SpecificationsSystem Information PC CardSecure Digital SD Memory-Card Reader Ports and ConnectorsMemory Communications WlanAudio VideoDisplay AudioKeyboard BatteryTouch Pad AC Adapter BatteryFingerprint Reader Optional Environmental PhysicalCamera Optional Specifications Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep CodesManual at support.dell.com Code Description Suggested Remedy RepetitiveCode Description Error MessagesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Problems Troubleshooting TipsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problems Dell Technical Update ServiceAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support IconTroubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreEnabling System Restore Using Dell Factory Image RestoreWindows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Finding Information Document/Media/Label ContentsDocumentation Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Support online services, 60 regional Index